JP2019521484A - Recloseable battery package - Google Patents

Abstract

The reclosable battery package includes a first panel having a first removable part and a second panel optionally having a second removable part. The pouch is disposed between the first panel and the second panel. The first panel and the second panel are joined along the periphery, and the pouch periphery flange is disposed between the first panel and the second panel. When the first removable part is removed from the first panel, the pouch can be slidably moved between the first panel and the second panel, and the contents stored in the pouch Exposed.

Description

  The present invention relates generally to packages for consumer products, and more particularly to reclosable packages for batteries.

  Electrochemical cells, or batteries, are commonly used as electrical energy sources. Small batteries are particularly useful for providing power to consumer products. The size of the small battery varies. Common small battery sizes are AAA, AA, C, D and 9V. However, other types of small batteries are also available for other types of products, such as watches, cameras and the like. Multiple batteries are often required to operate a single product, as a typical consumer product often requires a significant amount of energy to function. Battery requirements are increased as consumers often use one or more consumer products. As a result, consumers may purchase multiple packs of batteries (possibly including as many as 40 or more batteries in one package) so that they do not need to be revisited frequently.

  The battery package may include a plastic front portion that is adhered to the paper or cardboard back portion. The plastic surface is usually transparent so that the consumer can view the type of battery in the package, but the plastic surface does not have to be transparent. Tools such as scissors or knives may be required to open the battery package. This poses a problem for consumers if such equipment is not immediately available. In addition, once the package is opened (opened by cutting the adhesive on the plastic front or by drilling holes in the paper or cardboard back), unwanted cells can often fall out of the opening. In this case, the consumer stores unnecessary batteries in some bags until needed later. This can lead to extra messiness and damage to the unwanted cells, and can also cause unintended discharges or shorts if one or more cells come in contact with the electrical circuit.

  Several battery packages have been developed to easily open the package by including perforations in the rear part of the paper or cardboard, but such packages are particularly prone to rough handling during transport In some cases, it may be easy to open unintentionally. Furthermore, with this type of package, it is also possible that all the batteries come out of the package once the package is opened. Therefore, consumers also need to store unnecessary batteries as described above.

  In one aspect, the reclosable battery package includes a first panel, the first panel including a first body, a first main portion, a first removable portion and a central opening. The reclosable battery package also includes a second panel having a second main portion. The reclosable battery package further includes a pouch, the pouch having a peripheral flange and a central receptacle, the central receptacle projecting outwardly away from the peripheral flange. The first body and the second body are coupled along the periphery of the first body and the second body, and the pouch peripheral flange is disposed between the first body and the second body, and the central housing portion Extends through the central opening of the first body. The pouch is slidably moved between the first main portion and the second main portion when the first removable portion is removed from the first body and the first edge of the central opening is exposed. As a result, when the pouch is slidably moved relative to the first main part and the second main part, the inner portion of the central storage part is exposed.

  The reclosable battery package may include one or more of the following preferred forms.

  In some forms, the second body includes a second removable portion, and when the second removable portion is removed from the second body, the pouch includes a first main portion and a second main portion. It can be removed slidably.

  In some forms, the first removable portion is removably attached to the first body by a first plurality of perforations and the second removable portion is a second plurality of perforations by a second plurality of perforations. Releasably mounted to the body, the first plurality of perforations do not form a row with the second plurality of perforations.

  In another preferred form, the first plurality of perforations extend from the first corner of the central opening towards the periphery of the first body and from the second corner of the central opening to the periphery of the first body It extends towards.

  In yet another preferred form, the first plurality of perforations includes a first set of perforations and a second set of perforations, the first set of perforations being a first set of perforations and a first set of perforations. Extending in a first direction from one corner towards the periphery of the first body, the second set of perforations of the perforations from the second corner of the central opening towards the periphery of the first body It extends in the direction.

  In yet another preferred form, at least one of the first set of perforations and the second set of perforations are not linear.

  In yet another preferred form, the first set of perforations is separated from the first corner of the central portion, thereby forming a first tie, and the second set of perforations is a second part. Away from the second corner of the square, thereby forming a second tie.

  In yet another preferred form, the first tie has a tie length between the first corner and the closest perforation in the first set of perforations of perforations, the tie length being 0. 0. 15 inches to 0.4 inches.

  In yet another preferred form, the second plurality of perforations extend transverse to the second body, and the second plurality of perforations are oriented parallel to the first edge of the central opening.

  In yet another preferred form, the second plurality of perforations also includes offset tabs, which are parallel to the first edge of the central opening, but perforated in the second plurality of perforations. It is offset from the rest of the hole.

  In yet another preferred form, the tab portion is offset from the rest of the perforations in the second plurality of perforations by a tab distance, and the tab distance is about 0.5 inches.

  In yet another preferred form, the second body includes a fold that is offset from the tab portion, the fold being co-linear with the perforations in the second plurality of perforations that are not part of the tab portion.

  In yet another preferred form, the central opening includes a curved bottom edge.

  In yet another preferred form, the bottom edge is curved in an arc that is about 0.25 inches deep.

  In yet another preferred form, the first body and the second body are formed from cardboard and the pouch is formed from thermoformed plastic.

  In still other preferred embodiments, the first body cardboard comprises fibers oriented substantially perpendicularly to at least some of the perforations in the first plurality of perforations and the second body cardboard comprises A fiber is directed substantially perpendicular to at least some of the perforations in the second plurality of perforations.

  In yet another preferred form, at least one battery is disposed in the central storage of the pouch.

  In yet another preferred form, the first body includes a locking groove formed on one side of the central opening, the pouch includes a locking tab formed on the peripheral flange, and the locking tab is a lock Slideable within the groove, the locking groove limits the slidable distance of the pouch relative to the first body.

  In yet another preferred form, the second body includes a locking notch and the pouch includes a locking tab formed on the peripheral flange, the locking tab being slidable within the locking notch and engaged The notches limit the slidable distance of the pouch relative to the second body.

  In another aspect, a method of opening a reclosable battery package includes: a first body having two sets of opposing side edges; a first panel including a central opening; and a second set having two sets of opposing side edges Providing a reclosable battery package having a second panel including a main body of the first and a pouch slidably disposed between the first main body and the second main body; Bending the portion of the two bodies back towards the second body, about 180 degrees with respect to the idle side of the first body and the second body, the first body and the second body Tearing the first body and the second body along the perforations formed in the inside of the pouch by sliding the pouch in a first direction relative to the first body and the second body; Expose the product stored in the Tsu and a flop.

  In yet another preferred form, the pouch is slid in a second direction opposite to the first position to block the interior of the pouch, thereby allowing any product stored inside the pouch to be accessible. It may not be there.

  While the specification concludes with the claims particularly pointing out and distinctly claiming the subject matter regarded as forming the invention, the invention is better understood from the following description given in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a front plan view of a first embodiment of a reclosable battery package. FIG. 2 is a back plan view of the reclosable battery package of FIG. 1; FIG. 2 is a front plan view of the reclosable battery package of FIG. 1 with the top removed. FIG. 2 is a back plan view of the reclosable battery package of FIG. 1 with the top removed. FIG. 10 is a front plan view of a second embodiment of the reclosable battery package with the top removed. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the reclosable battery package of FIG. 5 taken along line 6-6 of FIG. 5; FIG. 6 is a front plan view of the pouch of the reclosable battery package of FIG. 5; FIG. 6 is a front plan view of the reclosable battery package of FIG. 5 with the pouch slid out with respect to the first panel; FIG. 7 is a back plan view of a third embodiment of a reclosable battery package.

  The electrochemical cell, or battery, may be primary or secondary. It means that the primary battery is discarded after being discharged once, for example, until the battery runs out. The primary battery is described, for example, in David Linden's battery handbook (Manawhill 4th Edition (2011)). Secondary batteries are intended to be recharged. The secondary battery can be discharged and recharged many times, for example, more than 50 times, more than 100 times, or more than 1000 times. The secondary battery is described, for example, in David Linden's battery handbook (Manawhill 4th Edition (2011)). The cell may contain both aqueous and non-aqueous electrolytes. Thus, the battery may include various electrochemical pairs and combinations of electrolytes. The consumer battery may be either a primary battery or a secondary battery. However, because energy is stored in the battery and because the battery terminals are exposed, the consumer battery must be protected during shipping and store display. Furthermore, the packaging of consumer batteries must be relatively easy for the consumer to open after purchase while preventing the theft of the batteries in the packaging.

  Referring now to FIGS. 1-4, the reclosable battery package 10 includes a first panel 12 and a second panel 14. The first panel 12 includes a first body 16 having two sets of opposing side edges 18a, 18b and a central opening 20. Also, the first main body 12 includes a first removable portion 22 that is removable from the first main portion 23. The second panel 14 includes a second body 21 having two sets of opposing side edges 24 a, 24 b and a second removable portion 26 removable from the second main portion 25. The pouch 30 includes a peripheral flange 32 and a central receptacle 34, which protrudes outwardly away from the peripheral flange 32. In some embodiments, the first panel 12 and / or the second panel 14 may include an opening (not shown) for hooking the reclosable battery package 10 to, for example, a retail display unit.

  The first body 16 and the second body 21 are connected to each other along the periphery 40 of the first body 16 and the periphery 42 of the second body 21, and the pouch peripheral flange 32 is made of the first body 16 and the second The central housing 34 extends through the central opening 20 of the first body 16 between the main body 21 and the central housing portion 34. When the first removable portion 22 is removed from the first main body 16 to expose the first edge 44 of the central opening 20 and the second removable portion 26 is removed from the second main body 21 (see FIG. 3 and 4), the pouch 30 can be slidably moved along a groove defined between the first body 16 and the second body 21 so that the upper edge of the pouch 30 can be Complete exposure of at least a portion makes the pouch 30 easier for the consumer to grasp. In the case where the first removable portion 22 and the second removable portion 26 are removed from the first main portion 23 and the second main portion 25, respectively, When the slide is moved relative to the main body 21, the consumer is held by the battery package pouch 30 / held by the battery package pouch 30 by exposing the inner portion 46 of the central housing 34. You can even extend your battery (or other contents).

  In some embodiments, to make the pouch 30 slidable with respect to the first main part 23 and the second main part 25, it is only necessary to remove only one removable part. For example, in some embodiments, only the first removable portion 22 is provided, enabling the pouch 30 to be slidably moved relative to the first main portion 23 and the second main portion 25. However, it only needs to be removed from the first main part 23. In such an embodiment, the height of the first removable portion 22 and the height of the second body 21, in particular, between the upper rim 42 of the second body 21 and the upper portion 32 a of the pouch rim flange 32. The distance (when the pouch is in the closed position where the extension of the hand is substantially prevented as the face of the second body 21 substantially contacts the peripheral flange) may be reduced, thereby It is only necessary to slide the pouch 30 a short distance to expose the contents placed therein.

  As shown, the first removable portion 22 is removably attached to the first body 16 by a first plurality of perforations 50, and the second removable portion 26 is a second plurality of perforations. It is removably attached to the second body 21 by means of the hole 52. In the illustrated embodiment, the first plurality of perforations 50 do not line up with the second plurality of perforations 52. In particular, in the illustrated embodiment, the first plurality of perforations 50 extend from the first corner 54 of the central opening 20 towards the periphery 40 of the first body 16 and the second of the central opening 20 Extending from the corner 56 of the main body 16 towards the peripheral edge 40 of the first body 16.

  Thus, as shown, the first plurality of perforations 50 includes a first set of perforations 50a and a second set of perforations 50b. The lateral in this case is offset with respect to the side of the central opening 20, meaning that it need not necessarily be horizontal or straight. Rather, the perforation set 50a, 50b need not be straight, and may not be straight (e.g., curved or bent). The first set of perforations 50a extend in a first direction from the first corner 54 of the central opening 20 towards the periphery 40 of the first body 16 and the second set of perforations 50b are It extends in a second direction from the second corner 56 of the opening 20 towards the peripheral edge 40 of the first body 16. Although the first and second directions can be co-linear, in the illustrated embodiment the first and second directions are not co-linear and instead the central opening 20 Are arranged at an angle to the first edge 44 of the The perforated holes 50a and 50b are directed at a predetermined angle, which has the effect of making the package more robust at the time of shipment, and also the upper side of the extended predetermined angle after the removable portion 22 is removed. This upper edge is provided to guide the pouch 30 as it is moved into the central opening 20 in response to the pouch 30 sliding relative to the first main part 23 and the second main part 25. Is effective, which makes it easy to return the pouch 30 to the closed position.

  In some embodiments, one or both of the first set of perforations 50a and the second set of perforations 50b may not be straight. In particular, in some embodiments, one or both of the first set of perforations 50a and the second set of perforations 50b are turned as illustrated in FIG. It may be formed by bending, curving or bending. In FIG. 1, some of the perforations are substantially parallel to the first edge 44 of the central opening 20 (eg, perforations closest to the peripheral edge 40), and the other perforations are the first of the central opening 20. Make an angle with the edge 44 (e.g., the perforation closest to the first corner 54). In other embodiments, the parallel perforations and the perforations of the predetermined angle may be reversed. For example, in other embodiments, parallel perforations may be located closest to the first corner 54 and perforations at a predetermined angle may be located near the perimeter 40.

  A first non-perforated portion of the first panel 12 between the first corner 54 and the perforations closest to the first corner 54 in the first set of perforations of the perforations 50a. The first perforation of the first set of perforations of perforations 50a is separated from the first corner 54 of the central part 20 by the joint 60a. Similarly, the non-perforated portion of the first panel 12 between the second corner 56 and the second set of perforations 50b between the perforations closest to the second corner 56. The first perforation of the second set of perforations of perforations 50b is separated from the second corner 56 of the central opening 20 by the second tie 60b. In some embodiments, the first tether 60a has a tether length between the first corner 54 and the first perforation in the first set of perforations in the perforations 50a, and the tether length Is 0.15 inches to 0.4 inches. Similarly, in some embodiments, the second tie 60b has a tie length between the second corner 54 and the first perforation in the second set of perforations of perforations 50b, The splice length is 0.15 inch to 0.4 inch. The connection length in this range allows the first and second detachable portions 22 and 26 to be bent up to about 90 degrees without breakage. This feature prevents the package from opening unintentionally during transport, such as during transport or stocking at a retail store.

  The second plurality of perforations 52 extend substantially completely across the second body 21, and the second plurality of perforations 52 are two sets facing generally parallel to the first edge 44 of the central opening 20. Side perforations 52a, 52c. A second plurality of perforations 52 parallel to the first edge 44 of the central opening 20, but offset from the side line perforations 52a, 52c in the second plurality of perforations 52, offset tab portions Also included is a staggered set of perforations defining 52b. In some embodiments, the tab portion 52b is offset from the two side perforations 52a, 52c by a tab distance. The tab distance may be 0.25 inches to 0.75 inches, for example about 0.5 inches. The tab distance of 0.25 inch to 0.75 inch provides enough room to extend the hand and allows the consumer to expose the exposed portion of the peripheral flange 32 where the tab 52b was previously. Can be grasped (see, for example, FIG. 4).

  The second body 21 may also include a fold 62 which is offset from the tab portion 52b, which fold 62 is colinear with the side line perforations 52a, 52c in the second plurality of perforations 52. The stress on the perforations is reduced by the folds 62 when the first and / or second bodies 16, 21 are bent up to about 90 degrees so that the recloseable battery package 10 is intended during transfer and / or handling It has the effect of being prevented from being opened.

  The central opening 20 may include a curved bottom edge 64 which causes the pouch 30 to be oriented and guided, in particular when inserting the pouch 30 into the central opening to achieve a closed position. A clearance is provided at the curved bottom edge 64. Thus, the curved bottom edge 64 of the central opening 20 prevents the bottom edge 66 of the central housing 34 of the pouch 30 from becoming stuck and not moving when the pouch 30 slides into the central opening 20. There is. In some embodiments, the bottom edge 64 is curved in an arc having a depth of 0.1 inches to 0.5 inches, for example a depth of about 0.25 inches. With the arc having a depth of 0.1 inches to 0.5 inches, it is sufficiently reduced that it will not get stuck and get stuck while remaining relatively small so as to reduce the package size.

  In some embodiments, the first body 16 and the second body 21 may be formed from cardboard and the pouch 30 may be formed from thermoformed plastic. For example, the reclosable battery package 10 may be formed from Natralock® manufactured by Meadwestvaco. In some embodiments, the cardboard of the first body 16 comprises fibers oriented substantially perpendicularly to at least some of the perforations in the first plurality of perforations 50 and the ball of the second body 21 is The paper comprises fibers oriented substantially perpendicularly to at least some of the perforations in the second plurality of perforations 52.

  The size and shape of the central receptacle 34 of the pouch 30 may be set to accommodate multiple batteries 68 for storage and viewing purposes.

  5-8, in another embodiment, the second body 21 may include a locking groove 70 disposed opposite the central opening 20 of the first body 16, The pouch 30 may include a locking tab 72 formed on the lower portion of the peripheral flange 32. The locking tab 72 is slidable within the locking groove 70. The locking groove 70 makes it possible to easily separate the pouch from the first main part 23 and the second main part 25 by including the lower stopper 74 and the upper stopper 76 for the first body 16. The limitation of the slidable distance of the pouch 30 has the effect of reducing the possibility of misplacement of one of the components described above. The upper stopper 74 may be formed as a shelf in the locking groove 70, while the lower stopper 74 may be formed as a shoulder in the locking groove 70. The locking tab 72 projects outwardly in the same direction as the central housing 34 away from the peripheral flange 32.

  Referring now to FIG. 9, another embodiment of the recloseable battery package 10 is shown. In this embodiment, the sliding groove of the pouch 30 relative to the second body 21 is limited by the alternative of the locking groove and tab. In particular, the second body 21 comprises a locking groove 70 which is formed as a notch in the second body 21. The locking tab 72 is formed as an outward projection on the peripheral flange 32 of the pouch 30, i.e. the locking tab 72 projects away from the peripheral flange. The locking tab 72 slides in the locking groove 70 as in the embodiment of FIGS. 5-8. Furthermore, similar to the embodiment of FIGS. 5-8, the locking groove 70 includes a lower stopper 74 and an upper stopper 76.

  Collectively, the method of opening the reclosable battery package 10 of FIGS. 1-9 will be described in more detail below. After preparing the reclosable battery package 10, first, as shown in any of the embodiments of FIGS. 1-9, the consumer can use the first removable portion 22 of the first body 16 and The second detachable portion 26 of the second main body 21 is bent backward toward the second main body 21 by about 180 degrees with respect to the idle surface of the first main body 16 and the second main body 21. . If necessary, bend the first removable portion 22 and the second removable portion 26 back and forth several times to weaken the first plurality of perforations 50 and the second plurality of perforations 52. It is also good. Thereafter, the consumer proceeds with the first body 16 and the second along the first plurality of perforations 50 and the second plurality of perforations 52 formed in the first body 16 and the second body 21. The body 21 of each may be split. After tearing the first plurality of perforations 50 and the second plurality of perforations 52, the consumer removes the first removable portion 22 from the first body 16 and the second body 21 from the second body 21. The removable portion 26 may be removed to expose the top edge of the peripheral flange 32 of the pouch 30. The consumer then grasps the exposed portion of the peripheral flange 32 in the vicinity of the window provided by removing the tab 52b and slides the pouch 30 in a first direction relative to the first body 16 and the second body 21. The product stored in the central storage section 34 of the pouch 30 may be exposed. In order to reclose the pouch 30, the consumer simply slides the pouch 30 in a second direction opposite to the first position until the central housing 34 is closed by the second body 21; A recloseable battery package is realized which makes it virtually impossible for any product stored in the central housing 34 to be unintentionally accessible.

  In other alternative embodiments, the first removable portion 22 may be omitted, and the pouch top peripheral flange 32a may be adhered to the second body 21 or otherwise. It may be attached. In such embodiments, breaking the adhesive or adhesive seal between the upper peripheral flange 32 and the second body 21 causes the pouch 30 to slide relative to the first body 16 and the second body 21. Can.

  The dimensions and values disclosed herein are not to be construed as being strictly limited to the numerical values set forth. Rather, unless otherwise stated, each such dimension is intended to mean both the recited value and a functionally equivalent range surrounding that value. For example, the dimensions disclosed as "40 mm" are intended to mean "about 40 mm".

  All documents cited herein, including cross-referenced patents or applications or related patents or applications, unless expressly excluded or otherwise restricted thereto The entire contents are incorporated herein by reference. The citation of any document is prior art to any invention for which the document is disclosed or claimed herein, or the document is alone or with one or more other optional references. It is not an admission of any teaching, suggestion or disclosure of any such invention in any combination. Furthermore, if any meaning or definition of a term in this document contradicts any meaning or definition of the same term in the document incorporated by reference, it is assigned to that term in this document The meanings or definitions given apply.

  While particular embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it is obvious to those skilled in the art that various other changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Accordingly, it is intended to cover in the appended claims all such changes and modifications that are within the scope of this invention.

Claims (20)

A first panel comprising a first body having a first main portion, a first removable portion and a central opening;
A second panel comprising a second body having a second body;
A pouch having a peripheral flange and a central receiving portion, said central receiving portion projecting outwardly away from said peripheral flange;
The first body and the second body are coupled along the periphery of the first body and the second body, and the pouch peripheral flange is between the first body and the second body And the central receiving portion extends through the central opening of the first body and
The pouch is between the first main portion and the second main portion when the first removable portion is removed from the first body and the first edge of the central opening is exposed. Can be slidably moved so that when the pouch is slidably moved relative to the first main portion and the second main portion, the inner portion of the central receiving portion is exposed, Recloseable battery package.   The second body includes a second removable portion, and the pouch includes the first main portion and the second main portion when the second removable portion is removed from the second body. The reclosable battery package according to claim 1, which can be slidably removed between.   The first removable portion is removably attached to the first main portion by a first plurality of perforations, and the second removable portion is a second plurality of perforations by a plurality of second perforations. 3. The recloseable battery package according to claim 2, wherein the first plurality of perforations are releasably attached to a portion and the first plurality of perforations do not form a row with the second plurality of perforations.   The first plurality of perforations extend from a first corner of the central opening towards the periphery of the first body, and from a second corner of the central opening the periphery of the first body A reclosable battery package according to claim 3, extending towards.   The first plurality of perforations includes a first set of perforations and a second set of perforations, and the first set of perforations is the first corner of the central opening. Extending in a first direction from the second body towards the periphery of the first body, the second set of side lines of perforations from the second corner of the central opening towards the periphery of the first body 5. The reclosable battery package of claim 4, wherein the recloseable battery package extends in a second direction.   6. The reclosable battery package of claim 5, wherein at least one of the first set of perforations and the second set of perforations are not linear.   The first set of perforations of the perforations is separated from the first corner of the central portion by a first tie, and the second set of perforations of the perforations is a second tie of the second 6. The reclosable battery package of claim 5, wherein the recloseable battery package is spaced apart from the second corner of a two part.   The first tie portion has a tie length between the first corner and the closest perforation in the first set of perforations of the perforation, the joint length being 0.15 inches 8. The reclosable battery package of claim 7, which is ~ 0.4 inches.   4. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein the second plurality of perforations extend transverse to the second body, and the second plurality of perforations are oriented parallel to the first edge of the central opening. Recloseable battery package.   The second plurality of perforations also includes an offset set of perforations defining offset tabs, the tabs being parallel to the first edge of the central opening, but the second plurality 10. The reclosable battery package of claim 9, offset from the rest of the perforations in the perforations.   The reclosable battery package of claim 10, wherein the tab portion is offset from the rest of the perforations in the second plurality of perforations by a tab distance, and the tab distance is about 0.5 inches.   3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the second body includes a fold that is offset from the tab portion, the fold being co-linear with the perforations in the second plurality of perforations that are not part of the tab portion. 10. The recloseable battery package according to 10.   The reclosable battery package according to claim 1, wherein the central opening comprises a curved bottom edge.   14. The reclosable battery package of claim 13, wherein the bottom edge is curved in an arc that is about 0.25 inches deep.   The reclosable battery package of claim 1, wherein the first body and the second body comprise cardboard and the pouch comprises a thermoplastic material.   The cardboard of the first body comprises fibers oriented substantially perpendicularly to at least some of the perforations in the first plurality of perforations, and the second body comprises a plurality of the second plurality of perforations. 21. The reclosable battery package of claim 15, comprising fibers oriented substantially perpendicularly to at least some of the perforations in the perforations of the.   The recloseable battery package according to claim 1, further comprising at least one battery disposed in the central storage portion of the pouch.   At least one of the first body and the second body includes a locking groove, the pouch includes a locking tab disposed on the peripheral flange, the locking tab being in the locking groove The reclosable battery according to claim 1, wherein said locking groove restricts a slidable distance of said pouch with respect to at least one of said first body and said second body. package. A method of opening the reclosable package,
A first body having two sets of opposing side edges, a first panel including a central opening, a second panel including a second body having two sets of opposing side edges, and said first body Providing a reclosable package having: and a pouch slidably disposed between said second body.
Bending a portion of the first body and the second body rearward about the second body by approximately 180 degrees with respect to a waste surface of the first body and the second body When,
Tearing the first body and the second body along perforations formed in the first body and the second body;
Sliding the pouch in a first direction relative to the first body and the second body to expose a product stored inside the pouch.   20. The apparatus according to claim 19, further comprising: sliding the pouch in a second direction opposite to the first position to close the interior of the pouch, thereby reclosing the reclosable package. the method of.

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